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LAV-M
Light Armored Vehicle

Statistics
| Country of Origin/Used by: | Saudi Arabia |
| First Produced/Service Dates: | 2002-2003 |
| Manufactured by: | Hull: General Dynamics Land Systems of Canada (Was GM of Canada); Turret: Delco Systems; Weapon: Royal Ordnance. |
| Crew: | |
| Armament: | Turret: 120mm Breach Loading Mortar |
| Engine: | 6 Cylinder Diesel |
| Miscellaneous Info: | The 73 LAV M were part of an order for 1117 vehicles in ten variants ordered by the Saudi National guard. It was first demoed in 1994 and entered service in 2002 - 2003. |
| Data Sheet Available: |
None Available |
Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| Photos of An Saudi National Guard LAV-M | Steve Hearn - Southampton, Ontario CANADA |
References Available
Online
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| General Dynamics Land Systems Website | GDLS |
Printed
| Reference | Author |
| Armored Car- A History of American Wheeled Combat Vehicles | R.J. Hunnicutt |
| LAV-25: The Marine
Corps' Light Armored Vehicle (Osprey Publishing: New Vanguard #185) Patrick Keenan's Review at the AMPS Website |
James D'Angina |
| MOWAG Piranha: Wheeled Armour for the Modern Battlefield | Stefan Marx (Tankograd Publishing) |
Hobby Modeling
Kits and Accessories
| Aftermarket Item | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
| LAV Road Wheel Set (8) Wheels (C006) | Accurate Armour | 1/35 | Resin |
| LAV Road Wheel Set (8) Wheels | Accurate Armour | 1/35 | |
| USMC WARLOCK DUKE EWS FOR LAV25/ MORTAR/C2 (BL35159K) | Blast Models | 1/35 | Multi-Media; For Trumpeter Kits |
| LAV-25 Piranha Tire Set (8) | CAM Resin | 1/35 | |
|
LAV Mirrors (Two Different Releases: 357014 & 357114) |
Echelon Fine Details |
1/35 |
For Italeri/Revell of Germany Model Kits; "Peel and Stick" Series. |
|
LAV Mirrors (357132) |
Echelon Fine Details |
1/35 |
For Trumpeter Model Kits; "Peel and Stick" Series. |
| LAV-25 Series Tires (Early Type) | Hobby Fan | 1/35 | |
| Mowag/LAV Wheels (8) | MR Models | 1/35 | |
| LAV Stowage Set (RMA 35140) | Real Model | 1/35 | Resin; Looks like it can be used on any LAV ore even on most modern vehicles. |
|
LAV Lense and Tail Light Set (SKP128) |
SKP Model |
1/35 |
Resin and Photo Etch Brass; For Trumpeter Kits. |
| US Marines LAV Stowage Set | Verlinden Productions | 1/35 |
Model Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |